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John James: “Michigan is second from the bottom and the only one below us…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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John James Explains His Vision for Michigan as Governor

Published | Video Starts at 08:12

We have the power and ability to affect the the situation to make our better taxes. When you take a look at the growing states, Michigan is second from the bottom and the only one below us is West Virginia [in terms of growth]. In terms of growth, we are going to lose more influence because we are not growing here with the tax environment we have here. (08:12–08:20)

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Asserts that Michigan is the second slowest growing state, only above West Virginia.

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